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Sharp styling, with features to match
The elegant design of Pioneer's DEH-P9400BH CD receiver gives you quick and easy access to a wealth of features. You'll find Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and audio streaming, an HD Radio™ tuner for the best in radio sound, and dual USB inputs for your music, too. Add compatibility with Pandora® Internet radio through your iPhone® and a variable-color display that you can tailor to match your lighting, and you've got one impressive package.

Bluetooth for safety and convenience
Once you pair up your phone, the receiver will mute the music when a call comes in, displaying the incoming number or contact name. Just press a button and talk — no fumbling for your phone. The receiver stores your phone book if you like, so outgoing calls are easy too. Plus, you can stream the music on your phone to this receiver, with no wires to get tangled up.

HD Radio for unparalleled radio sound
HD Radio's sonic advantages are impressive — FM broadcasts that are near-CD quality, with AM that's as good as what you're used to on FM. And if your local HD Radio station employs multicasting, this Pioneer allows you to tune into multiple channels on the same frequency, so you'll have more entertainment choices. Plus, the iTunes® tagging feature lets you save song info when your iPod's connected, so you can purchase the tracks you like later.

Pandora® Internet radio
If you've got an iPhone, you know the options available for streaming music. The DEH-P9400BH features Pioneer's App Mode, which offers limited control of many popular streaming music services. With your iPhone® connected, you'll have excellent control Pandora® Internet radio stations, including station selection and "thumbs up" and "thumbs down" ratings from the face of the receiver.

Play your music and streaming sources
The DEH-P9400BH sports two USB inputs on cords connected to the rear panel, so you won't have to put up with cables draped down the front of your dash. And you'll have real versatility too — plug your iPod into one and use the other for a USB storage device. There's almost no limit to the amount of music you can have on tap. And this Pioneer's 1-amp USB port will charge your devices fast, so you'll be ready to go when you get out of the car.

Pioneer for great sound
The DEH-P9400BH's built-in amp delivers plenty of power for strong sound. You'll also find an impressive collection of soundshaping controls, including a 5-band equalizer that lets you adjust the sound to your car's interior. Pioneer's Advanced Sound Retriever reverses the compression process to give you more high-frequency sparkle and musical detail from your digital audio files. And when you connect digital music sources like your iPod® to one of the USB inputs, you'll bypass the player's internal digital-to-analog converter and use the higher-quality DAC in the receiver. You songs will sound clearer and more realistic.

Choose colors to match your car and your taste
The fold-down face of the receiver offers plenty of room for displaying song info, and the bright dot-matrix display reads easily in a variety of lighting conditions. You can adjust the display and control colors of this receiver separately, so there are thousands of possible combinations on tap.

Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls?
In most vehicles, you can use an adapter to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Pioneer stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the Pioneer, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters.

Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver.

iPhone® 5 Note: You'll need to update this Pioneer receiver to enable Bluetooth control and metadata display for the iPhone 5 or other Apple iOS6 devices. This update requires a laptop with Bluetooth running Windows 7.

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Why replace your factory radio?

Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car.

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Wish it would've worked...

Well, the pictures looked cool... Bought this almost a year ago to replace the stereo in a car that I bought. Sold the car, and had the stereo sitting in the box until just a couple of days ago. Went to install it, got it all wired up and absolutely nothing but a red light over the CD slot. Other reviewers must have had better luck than I did, because mine was a total waste of money as it's not working and I bought it so long ago I'm sure I can't even return it.

SIMPLY THE BEST PIONEER IVE EVER OWNED!

Written By Cesar C.S., Los Angeles Ca on Sunday, July 21, 2013

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I had an old Pioneer in my car that needed to be replaced cause it was just beat up and old. So I decided that I was going to try a different brand so I purchased a jvc kd-a735bt head unit thinking that it was going to be better than Pioneer. ......BOY WAS I WRONG! So long story short I did some homework and I looked around online and I ran across this unit the PIONEER DEH-P9400BH so I purchased it. I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE HOW AWESOME THIS STEREO IS IT HAS AMAZING SOUND QUALITY! THIS STEREO HAS IT ALL HD RADIO, DOUBLE REAR USB, CRYSTAL CLEAR BLUETOOTH. AND THAT IS JUST A FEW OF THE MANY FEATURES THAT THIS STEREO IS LOADED WITH! AND IT IS VERY USER FRIENDLY! THE USER INTERFACE IS SOOO EASY TO USE, AND BEST OF ALL THE SUBWOOFER CONTROLS ARE PHENOMENAL! I LOVE PIONEER! I CAN SAY WITH TOTAL CONFIDENCE THAT PIONEER MAKES THE BEST HEAD UNITS ON THE MARKET! SO IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AMAZING QUALITY AND IT WONT BREAK THE BANK..... GET A PIONEER! THIS ONE KICKS BUTT!

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I have had several Pioneer AM/FM CD players in my cars and trucks without any problems. The DEH-P9400BH is a definite improvement in my car audio systems. The stereo has more features then I ever had before. You have got to buy this stereo to appreciate it.

Pros:It has the greatest number of features for the price. I bought it from Crutchfields because they include everthing for a quick installation.

Cons:You will have to learn how to operate the 9400 to really enjoy it but once you do it is fantastic. Some phones do not tranfer phone numbers into the stereo. I have a Samsung 404 Tracfone and it is hit or miss with the phone numbers it transfers

One of the BEST receivers outhere!

What can i say Built In Bluetooth and its not like others receivers that say Bluetooth ready and you still have to buy Bluetooth device. This unit out of the box is Bluetooth ready no BS. Built in HD Radio i have never been interested in HD Radio cause i never knew what it was but OMG Amazing Quality. 2 Usb ports in the back, 1 aux in the front. I am not a fan of front Usb looks hideous so this is perfect. The quality of the sound of Pioneer cannot be beating hand s down. The unit is not cluttered with buttons all over it you just have to get used to the unit and you will be fine. I use it strictly with a Classic iPod in my glove compartment, i can honestly tell you i probably will never use the cd player. This unit is perfect for me i got it on Sale so even better.

Great Radio

Excellent Radio -- I upgraded my stock AM/FM radio in my 2008 F-150 and could not be happier. Probably did not need all the bells and whistles that are on this radio, but Bluetooth is very handy, especially in those hand-free states that I am sure VA will be soon.

After much research, this is the winner

First, I read hundreds of reviews for dozens of units while I was shopping, both on Crutchfield and on Amazon. Those that rate this unit poorly either got a bad unit or were being too picky. I've had mine in my Xterra @ 6 weeks now, and would purchase it again.

I'll start by listing the must-have features. In order, I wanted bluetooth built-in, the USB port(s) in back, control of Pandora from the unit, and a classy design (not a Vegas billboard). The presence of a 2nd USB and built-in HD are added bonuses. With Pandora, I couldn't care less about Sat. radio.

The BT works great and is easy to set up. Call quality on my end couldn't be better, and the folks I talk to report the sound is good on their end as well. I have an iPhone 5, and pairing was a snap. The BT audio works with every app on my phone (Audible, Amazon cloud player, YouTube, Netflix, etc.). I just wish I could control the audio from the unit. Not a big deal though.

I have one USB coming out discretely just beneath the radio, and one in the glovebox in case my wife/daughter need to charge their phones. With my iPhone plugged in, I can control audio from any app and display track info. This includes searching, pausing, skipping, etc. Tracks on Pandora can be thumbed up or down as well.

The HD sounds great, and was a better feature than I would have even thought. One of my favorite stations in Atlanta went off the air, but resurfaced as HD2 for a different station.

Pros:Does EVERYTHING, and most things well.
Controls are mostly intuitive, and easy to learn.

Cons:No native control on the unit when listening to BT audio (only a minor drawback).
The manual is utterly useless.

great radio

Radio prices sure have come down and this is worth every penny and then some. My first HD Radio with bluetooth, functions and they all work great. Everytime I get into my car the bluetooth connects to my phone right away and if I was using Slacker radio it will start to play right away if I have it set to bluetooth mode. the phone button makes it easy to get to your phonebook and make a call. My car has a load exhaust but does not interfere with the sound quality. I love this radio and if I need another for any reason I am going right for this one.

Great features - Not so good UI

I looked around for a while and bought this unit because of the great features that it had. I had seen a few reviews mention that it was difficult to use but I figured it can't be too bad. Well, for the most part it's not too bad but there are a few glaring problems that really make me wonder if they tried using this unit before they shipped it. It is very easy to change the colors on the the display and the controls. There is also a dedicated button for changing from a clock to a timer. Both interesting features. How about pausing the music you're listening to? There's no button for that. You have two choices: dig about 3 levels deep in the menus to get to the pause function or press the pause button on the remote control. Neither is a workable option when you're driving.

One great thing about this unit is the 2 USB ports I have one to hook up my phone and the other has a hard drive with about 50GB of music loaded on it. Nice to have that available. The have a nice "smart" mode which indexes the music on the hard drive and makes searching much faster. The problem is that when you choose an album it plays the songs back in alphabetical order, not the album order. Maybe not a problem on most albums but a real drag on albums like Abby Road or Dark Side of the Moon.

Pros:Great sound and great features
2 USB ports in the rear of the unit

Cons:Terrible user interface. Hard to get to needed functions. Easy to get to rather useless functions.

Depends what you looking for

Sound quality is good. HD radio is very good. But not that easy to operate. Little compicated the controls. I bought this stereo because of 1. Bluetooth 2. HD radio 3. Colorful screen. HD radio is very good, colors are very good too but bluetooth is not that good. Microphone has lot of noise. Other person can hear lot of noise. I returned this unit and kept Alpine. Alpine's Bluetooth quality is unbeatble. I love Alpine over Pioneer only for this reason because you spend that much of money but Pioneer is unable to take care of just silly micriphone to make it noisecancelling.

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Install was pretty simple, even though this was the first I had ever done. With the firmware update, It works well playing songs from my iPhone 4s. Sound quality for calls is good, though some complain of a lot of background noice from me. Control could be a little better, a little more intuitive, but gets a lot easier with use. Sound quality was a major upgrade from my factory radio, even with the stock speakers

Feature Filled Unit

I purchased this unit for my 2001 Volvo s40, which required an additional "pocket" below the unit to fill the gap. I am pleased with the fit, and it looks like it belongs there with no obvious gaps or misfit joints. I decided on this model because it offered HD radio, Bluetooth, Pandora, and audio streaming, with the option for XM. Compared to other contestants, this unit gives you a great deal of the newest options for a great price. The ease of use requires a learning process, but hey, that's the case with most pieces of complicated equipment, once I learned the process, it was easy to operate. Installation was very easy made possible by the included wire harness adaptors, and instructions. Tweaking the sound took me quit a while to test all the different optional shaping tools, but I finally settled on a pretty decent sound for both radio, and mp3's. I absolutely love the song info on the radio that scrolls the artist, and tune name so I always know who is singing and what the song is. Personally, I prefer a double din size receiver because you get more real-estate to present the info, but this does a pretty good job, although it's kinda hard to see the small ikons.

Pros:Great price, especially the scratch and dent unit I purchase....it looked very clean and was packaged perfect with everything included.
Super unit packed with all the up-to-date features.

Cons:There's a lot going on for a small display, so until you become familiar with what to look for at a glance it's a bit crowded.

USB is not compatible with Android. I plugged my Note 2 into USB. I get "device not compatible". After a little research I find that Android 4.0+ does not support USB mass storage or USB on the go. Bluetooth works great but my setup does not allow for my tablet to use bluetooth. I can fall back on the Aux input but sound quality is noticeably lower.

I plugged my Iphone 4 into USB and it was a great experience. To bad my Iphone 4 is only a low storage Ipod now.

Pioneer DEH-P9400BH

First off this is a great deck (Pioneer DEH-P9400BH). Has everything you need without breaking the bank. As always ordering/shipping was straight forward with Crutchfield. All attaching hardware was included free of charge and made installation into my 05' Dodge Ram easy as can be. Found the deck cheaper on other sites however when you factor in the included hardware the price came out equal. Lastly you get lifetime support if you run into issues along the way. Would buy this product again using Crutchfield.

Pros:Pioneer quality. Ease of install. Bluetooth with all the needed hardware. 2 USB attachments out the rear (for a clean look). Paired to my Droid 2 with ease.

Cons:Not very easy to access radio stations till you dig into the settings.

Awesome upgrade

Written By Keith, Forest City, NC on Wednesday, January 02, 2013

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Instaled this unit in a 2001 F-350 to get rid of the factory radio. Paired it with 4 Rockford Fosgate Prime R1682 speakers and couldnt be happier. However the manual sucks. Not very detailed and leaves a little to be desired. Sounds great, Sirius tuner plugged right in and Im on my way. Looks great with mounting hardware that was provided.

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Written By Rich, California on Thursday, December 27, 2012

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This is the worst, most aggravating car receiver I've ever used. I've been a Pioneer fan for 10+ years, not anymore. The software only works when it wants to, for example if I plug my iPhone in and try to play iPod music it'll assume I want to play Pandora and skip to the Pandora screen. I'll then have to unplug, start playing music and plug back in. If I'm playing Pandora and I lose service, I can't just change the source, I have to unplug, change the source to iPod, start playing iPod and plug back in. Even then it'll sometimes still want to jump to Pandora and I'll have to unplug and try again. Not exactly safe on mountain roads where you usually lose cell service. Also, if you somehow succeed in getting the iPod music to actually play, it'll always start with the first song alphabetically on the iPod- no matter what artist or playlist you were playing on your headphones before you got in your car. Bluetooth and Aux jack work well, no complaints there. The screen is nice but the only way to see a clock you can clearly read is to sacrifice being able to see the song and artist info- defeating the purpose of a big screen. Radio presets are a hassle to program and annoying to sort through, radio preset buttons would be nice. So would a pause or a mute button.

There's more but all that matters is I would NOT recommend this terrible radio and a big thanks to Crutchfield for taking it back. I'm much happier with my Alpine

Pros:Big screen with many colors to choose from
Visual EQ control and lots of adjustability
Crutchfield's return policy

Cons:Doesn't like to play ipod music and doesn't remember where you left off
Doesn't switch between iPod and Pandora
Teeny clock
Poor screen layout-lots of wasted space
Radio presets are difficult
No mute or pause buttons

jeep jk 2dr perfect infinity replacement

Written By mom, Chattanooga, tn on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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This unit is perfect for someone looking to replace the infinity sound system and amp in a jk. The right rear output can be changed to power a sub, it has built in crossover and high pass filter for the speaker outs.

Great Unit!

This is a really great stereo! It was my first aftermarket head-unit and I am very pleased with it. The sound is amazing and the various audio options and equalizer really let me get a sound I liked. Bluetooth is clear and solid for both music and calls. Radio works perfectly however the RDS seems kind of slow compared to some of my friends'. The display can be hard to see in direct sunlight, but this seems to be a problem with many aftermarket units. However at certain angles it is actually easier to see, no idea why but I go with it. The main problem I had was that my phone did not seem to like being connected to it. I have a Droid 3 and it would lock in USB mode even after I unplugged it and set it for "charge only." This means that my music files on my SD card could not be accessed for either link play or BT, but anything stored on my phones internal storage could. It could be either my phone or a compatibility issue, I never found out but now I just use a dedicated USB drive I leave in the car for my music and it works fine. The last thing I have to say is the buttons and dial seem a little flimsy but don't show any signs of breaking or loosening after a few months. I am very pleased with my purchase and would recommend this!

Disappointing

Written By Old Pioneer Fan, El Paso, TX on Wednesday, November 14, 2012

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After owning a Pioneer DEH-P9400BH for six months and not being happy the store agreed to replace it with another unit of my choice. The BT hands free connection was very choppy and usually dropped the call after a couple of minutes, the installers tried troubleshooting the BT several times by changing mic position, revising Android version and upgrades, etc. but nothing worked. Also the USB file system drops you back to the root every time when browsing back making you browse folder after folder after folder every time after finishing one album and looking for something else to listen from the same genre/artist/etc, this is frustrating especially while driving. So I replaced it with a JVC Arsenal KD-A735BT and it made all the difference in the world, better sound, solid BT performance, smart USB file browsing, plus Pandora connectivity from your phone, I'm in love with JVC, they used to be in the dumps but after acquiring Kenwood got their act together, and it was less expensive so I got money back for a better unit. I wrote Pinoeer about my problems with this unit and they basically told me "too bad" that's how the unit works, no firmware upgrade, and no tips or instructions on how to make it work better. So after being a loyal fan of Pioneer I will now phase out all my Pioneer products in time. **I wrote a similar review for the JVC Arsenal KD-A735BT**

Amazing Radio

Written By Javy, Studio City, CA on Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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So, I live in Los Angeles and this review would be happy for someone in a metropolis. First of all, the HD pickup is INCREDIBLE. It picks it up fast and it is crystal clear. I am also able to make the HD stations presets, so that is great. AM stations are also starting to broadcast in HD, so listening to Laker Games and news radio is quite good. Sound quality of every station though is great. Bluetooth was an amazingly easy setup. Just look for the device on your phone, pair it, done! Recorded my Voicemail message while driving and it was crystal clear. It also displays the name of an incoming/outgoing/missed caller and stores your phonebook. Super cool especially when driving

The best thing though was that when I connected my iPhone 5 with the 30 pin to lightning adapter, it not only played music, but it charged. Havent tried Pandora, but because of Verizon data charges, I dont plan to. I highly HIGHLY recommend this product, especially if you are in an HD capapble market. Also, Crutchfield says that this did not fit my car. it does and does so with ease. If you have a single DIN spot, it WILL WORK!

Cons:I couldnt really figure it out just by playing around with it. Not necessarily a con. Read the manual. Not only is it an easy read, but I found some really cool useful features I would not have been able to find on my own.

OK - But could be better

To start with, I had to return this product because it was defective. The FM turner was broken and would always had static on every FM station.

I re-purchased a new unit, and that one is still very fickle with FM reception. It locks on, but the reception is not up to other units I have owned. Stations that other units lock onto without any problem or static, this unit won't - or has static. But, the sound from the unit, when it is on a strong station is very good.

Also, the stereo is very fickle with interference from other power sources. The professional installers I had install the unit, had to route the amplified source away from other power sources in the car, or the unit would produce a high pitched whine.

The controls on the unit are OK for stereo and phone, but aren't well thought out for bluetooth audio. Pausing / playing bluetooth audio is a pain as others have noted. With some simple changes (such as a pause / play button), the controls could be excellent.

I like the fact that the unit has HD, but due to the fickleness of the reception, it almost never locks onto an HD station. I had an HD unit in a previous car which had no problems with lots of HD stations, but this unit struggles - at best.

Overall, I like the unit, in general, but not the reception problems and some of the control designs. Thus the rating.

Great value

This is a great unit, especially for the price. It has everything I wanted in a car stereo and more. I wasn't a Pandora user unitl I bought this unit, but now I frequently listen to Pandora. Having HD radio wasn't on my must have options for purchasing a unit, but it definitely sounds great. The installation in my Subaru Outback went smoothly thanks to the detailed instructions and some on-line resources. The sound quality is quite a step up from the factory unit installed in my car. Using the unit is not intuitive, but everything makes sense once you read the instructions. The bluetooth pairing with my iPhone works incredibly well. The sound quality of phone calls is great and streaming of music from my phone works well.

Outstanding stereo

I installed this in my 2008 Ranger and was very hesitant about doing such a project myself. Much to my surprise, the installation was pretty uneventful, except for trying to make the Ford wiring adapter attach to the back of the Pioneer stereo. It took a family expert in wiring and 3 phone calls to Crutchfield to get it all sorted out. In the end, the stereo worked perfectly, looks great, and sounds incredible. Plus, I saved $150-$200 in extra parts and labor. We don't have very many HD radio stations up here, so I can't tell you about the radio reception. However, the Ipod connection has made the music sound many times clearer and with more definition than in any stereo I've used. I also recommend going through the manual a time or two to make sure you know how to pair your phone up to the stereo, how to run the Ipod properly, and to switch through the menus to find the appropriate functions. I put the microphone clip just under the instrument panel between it and the steering column and I'm getting great response through each conversation. Our Chevy Equinox has a great Pioneer system in it and I am now a firm believer in the products they put out. Worth every penny.

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Great unit, installed easily in my 2002 F-150. The menus are slightly challenging, but after I played with it for 7 mins I got the feel of it fine. If you are a buyer of Pioneer head units as I am, you will get the feel for it quickly as well. I do however, recommend having the manual in the glove box though for quick reference. The Bluetooth is great, only issue is that there is no track naming. I called Pioneer about this, and the associate told me that they would put in a request with the developers to have this fixed. Its a little rediculous that my factory bluetooth has track naming in my corolla, but not in an aftermarket Pioneer. Hands free phone calls are great, I suggest using the clip that is included in the box, and putting the mike on the shifter (if your shifter comes out of the steering wheel). I ran the wires behind the steering wheel and dash. People have told me that they hear me crystal. It would be nice if you could move the inputs in the order that you use them the most. I.e. Bluetooth would be the first thing to pop up instead of USB. It takes a little while to switch to the bluetooth input, but this is not a huge deal, just a minor irritation.

Quality Unit

Installed this head unit in my 2011 Jeep Wrangler. Got the PAC C2R-CHY4 harness as well. Installation took about 30 minutes. IPod controlls work great. Bluetooth paired with my Droid X2 in a matter of seconds. Only complaint is that the control knob hits the trim kit that Crutchfield supplies which keeps the faceplate from folding out all the way. It does not hinder any functions though. I am still able to remove the faceplate and insert CDs

Pros:Great sound
Great value
Not difficult to learn the basic features

Good stereo

Disclaimers: Only had the unit a couple of days, and I'm not a complete audiophile. Love the look, love the sound (replaced stock stereo). Unlike other reviewers I haven't found the operation to be overly complication, and actually really like the master controller/lever/button setup which feels intuitive to me.

Pros:Looks and sounds great. Good price, lots of functionality. Ease of use.

Sppedy interface with lots of features

Written By Wayne S., Charlottesville, Va. on Friday, July 20, 2012

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I spent a little extra to get this rado and I feel it was worth it. This radio offers all the features you could ask for and they all work very well. The bluetooth phone call quality is clear. The USB, iPod, and Pandora functions work well. The iPod sync up quickly. If you're using a regular USB thumb drive you cannot sort by artist, genre, etc. so make sure you organize your songs into folders. This is not an issue when you're using an iPod.

Pros:Quick processor, plenty of features, good call quality over bluetooth.

Cons:The display completely washes out in sunlight. Not just bright sun. It's basically unusable on a sunny day. I got an iPhone anti glare screen protector for the display and it did help. I can at least see what's playing during the day. At night time it looks wonderful although the flashy graphics are pretty limited. There are only 2 animations available and the rest are just static backgrounds that make the text difficult to read at a glance.

Exactly what I've come to expect and love from Pioneer

I've had several Pioneer decks in the past. Got a Kenwood the last time, great deck, but I had to go back to what I know will be a good product. This thing has everything you could want in a single din....and even higher end double dins. The sound is great, the built in bluetooth works great (people on the other end can hear my clearly), built in HD Radio is awesome, 2x USB ports are very convenient, nice display. Overall, I'm very happy with this product

Pros:Sound Quality. Bluetooth Sound quality. A lot of built in features (no having to add a bunch of external add-ons). Great Product!

Cons:No cons....just fiddle with the controls and refer to the manual if needed.

Good quality headunit

I installed this into my wife's 2004 PT Cruiser and the installation couldn't have been easier. The unit supplies plenty of power to the factory speakers and sounds really clean and clear, even at higher volumes. The connectivity options are great. My wife loves the ability to stream music from her iPhone 4 to the stereo via bluetooth. She also likes the option of being able to plug it in and control Pandora directly from the stereo. Overall, great unit for the money.

All the features that I was looking for at a great price!

Pretty simple install. Hands free phone quality is excellent. People that I have called from the car did not know that I was using hands free until I told them.. Blue tooth streaming is excellent. Great quality. It will pause the song when I shut off the car and pick right back up when I get back into the car. Pretty slick. I've only had it a few days and haven't figured out how to change the display color or eq settings, I guess I may have to read the instructions, but it's been pretty easy to use otherwise and the blue tooth streaming for Pandora and my music library has been awesome.

Pros:Bluetooth streaming for Pandora, music library on Iphone. Handsfree phone. 2 usb inputs in back of radio. Aux headphone jack option in front. I may never use the cd player... I researched a lot of head units and bang for your buck, this is the best one out there. I highly recommend it.

Sounds great, but can't see the display

Written By miataguy, NJ on Monday, June 11, 2012

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Great service and instructions from Crutchfield, and great sounding unit. A bit quirky interaction with my iPhone, but it works. But the big problem is the display. When the top is down, forget about seeing the display. The contrast setting doesn't do anything, and changing the color doesn't help. Its so bad, its almost worthless in bright sunlight.

Nice Deck

This is the first deck I have bought in a quite a while. The wife and I decide on this one for several reasons. First, I had not even looked at new decks in several years and was impressed with the Parrot built bluetooth connectivity. The clarity is fantastic and I like how it syncs with your phone (I have a Samsung Epic android and the wife has the Iphone 4S). It pulls up missed calls, previous calls, ,messages and your contact list. Since this is installed in my wife's Tahoe, I haven't used it alot yet, but am impressed so far. I also liked having 2 rear USB ports. I ran one to the center storage console and out so the wife can plug in the Iphone. I ran the other USB extension cord to the glove box so I can plug in whatever I need. Being able to change the display and keypad colors is cool also.

Cons:*It could be just a glitch with my steering wheel controls, but if you go past a function, like radio, you cannot go back to it without going all the way around again. Just a minor annoyance.
*I do agree that the manual could be better written. I had a few questions, especially with the GMOS control and steering wheel controller. I called Crutchfield a couple of times and the techs were very helpful.

Second Best ever build from Pioneer

Written By Falcon, Seattle, wa on Friday, May 18, 2012

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I leave build quality 3, only because it is made in China. Wire are now 20 gauges. It used to be 14 g. for better sound. Quality generally is acceptable. Better than other brand I see. More features for your money like HD tuner, 2 USB, colour and graphic.

Very happy with receiver - great sound, easy to use controls, great features.

Installation went quickly, with one glitch. Early 2000 GM trucks require a special harness, which CF supplies - however, instructions failed to point out that a jumper wire is needed between blue wire on CF harness and pink wire on unused GM connector. Without this jumper, the stock amp won't get power and there will be no sound. Also, the compartment behind the radio head is very crowded - care must be taken when setting head unit into place.

Features are best part, especially streaming audio, crystal clear Bluetooth for phone, and wireless remote - with Pioneer CD-SR100 remote. It mounts on your steering wheel and controls all head unit functions. I've reviewed this remote separately.

Radio operation is pretty straight forward, but there is a lot to learn. An hour or so with the owner's manual will help, although it is printed so finely, that it's hard to read with 45+ year old eyes.

I give the unit all 5's except for ease of use due to the hard-to-read manual and incomplete installation/wiring instructions.

Final product was a neat looking head unit installation with loads of features and outstanding sound capabilities. Great product, Pioneer!